Manuel accepts the values and attitudes of the majority culture. although he is mexican-american, he is often embarrassed by other members of his ethnic group. he has a strong desire to assimilate into the mainstream. manuel is probably in the stage of minority identity development.

Conformity Stage

Explanation:

According to my research on different stages of the minority identity development model, I can say that based on the information provided within the question Manuel is probably in the Conformity Stage. This stage is categorized by when an individual begins to Depreciate towards his own culture and Appreciate towards another more dominant culture. Which is what is happening in this situation since he is embarrassed of his culture and wants to assimilate into the mainstream culture.

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